3 Tricks for Creating a Sophisticated Photo Display

Hanging the perfect gallery wall is easier than you think.

You don't need to be an artist (or spend a lot of money) to make a statement with wall art. Use these tips to create a seriouly beautiful, easy-to-hang photo grid in your home.

1. Choose cheap (but matching) frames.
Filliing a blank wall doesn't have to be expensive. The frames Good Housekeeping Design Director Sarah Richardson chose for this project are just $13 at IKEA. To create a collage that looks luxe, hang a cluster of frames that are the same size and made of the same material. Here, we used square silver-toned ones.

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2. Pick photos that make an impact.
Simple frames allow images to take center stage. Enlarge a few of your favorite shots, then place them inside matted frames for a professional look. Black-and-white pics are an easy way to instantly create a sophisticated space, like this dining area.

3. Lay it out before you pick up the hammer.
Just like that old adage "measure twice, cut once," decide on your gallery wall's layout on the ground — before you put holes in the wall. To create a display in a perfect grid like Sarah did, you'll need to use a level when you hang the frames, and carefully measure the space between them to ensure a clean, classic result.